Bill > SB847

This bill prohibits school districts and charter schools in Oklahoma from compelling employees or volunteers to use pronouns that do not match a student's biological sex, which is defined as the physical condition of being male or female based on genetics and physiology as identified on the original birth certificate. The legislation also bans any print, nonprint, or multimedia materials on school premises from referring to an individual by a name or pronoun that does not correspond to their biological sex. The State Board of Education is required to create rules for monitoring compliance, and schools found to be in violation will have their state funding reduced by 5% in the following fiscal year. Furthermore, parents or legal guardians of students are granted the right to take legal action against a school district or charter school for noncompliance with these provisions. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and contains an emergency clause, indicating its immediate importance for public safety and well-being. The legislation aims to regulate gender identity references in educational settings by enforcing strict guidelines about pronoun and name usage.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb847&Session=2600